Have you ever woke up the day after a good workout with soreness in the area you worked? It's commonly called DOMS or delayed onset of muscle soreness. This condition is believed to be caused by microscopic tears in your muscles. This may seem like a bad thing but take heart this is a good thing, it means your muscles are building back and will do so bigger and better!
So what do you do about it? For me, I usually just wait and it will go away in 24-48 hours. In the meantime, things like stretching and light aerobic exercise will help you feel better. Most importantly however, you need to make sure you're getting enough protein to make sure you have sufficient amounts to properly repair your muscles. A good rule of thumb for this is 1 gram for ever pound of body weight per day. Also don't get discouraged if you stop getting sore in a particular area, that doesn't mean you aren't making progress--keep working at it! Take a look at the below protein supplement, I like this one because it mixes well with milk or water and tastes as good as a protein supplement will taste. Take care y'all.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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